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Cheese vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and fireweed

  • Cheese is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for fireweed is 290% higher.
  • Fireweed contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3066.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +477.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550%
Contains more IronIron +1614.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24729.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +212.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7822%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +230.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +857.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +314.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1111.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +522%
Contains more WaterWater +91.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Fireweed
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.027mg 6.704mg 290%
Saturated fat 18.867g 86%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.9µg 50%
Phosphorus 455mg 108mg 50%
Fats 33.31g 2.75g 47%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.632mg 44%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 22.87g 4.71g 36%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Copper 0.03mg 0.32mg 32%
Magnesium 27mg 156mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 4.674mg 29%
Calcium 710mg 429mg 28%
Iron 0.14mg 2.4mg 28%
Sodium 653mg 34mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.137mg 22%
Folate 27µg 112µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.356mg 19%
Vitamin A 330µg 180µg 17%
Calories 404kcal 103kcal 15%
Potassium 76mg 494mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 9%
Zinc 3.64mg 2.66mg 9%
Carbs 3.09g 19.22g 5%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Net carbs 3.09g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 0.48g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.033mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Cheese
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.